Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

The Farmers Union Network of Liberia (FUNL) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have completed a week-long training program on the value of cooperatives for coffee producers. To increase revenue, it is intended to help the cooperatives establish coffee cooperatives in Liberia. Speaking at the start of the workshop, the coffee expert from Burundi, Ephrem Sabatigita said Liberia has a very great potential for coffee production but to make coffee more marketable, there is a need for the country to transition the farming association into cooperatives. He added that he was in Liberia to evaluate the country’s coffee production and…

PROVIDES 20, 000 USD SCHOLARSHIP TO LIBERIAN YOUTH Monrovia, Liberia – Timothy Weah, a superstar soccer player for the USA and Juventus, has started a scholarship drive for Liberian children. The USD$20,000 is in support of sports and education as part of his trip to Liberia. The footballer’s scholarship program will help youngsters who are interested in playing sports and want to go to school Montserrado County. On Sunday, July 9, 2023, he officially opened the program at the recently built Sports Pitch in the West Point Township, a slum community in Monrovia. The scholarship drive was launched at a…

FEEDING SANCTIONED ASPIRANTS IN OCTOBER 10, 2023, ELECTIONS Monrovia, Liberia – Nomination of people subject to sanctions by political parties has been characterized as a huge letdown by U.S. Ambassador Michael McCarthy. The ambassador from the United States of America is well known for speaking out against undesirable events in the nation, particularly when it doesn’t benefit the Liberian people. Michael McCarthy, the outgoing ambassador, expressed disappointment that political parties are dismissive of the global Magnitsky penalties during his final press conference on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. McCarthy claimed that the Treasury Department of the United States spends a lot…

ORDERS JUDGE WILLIE OF CRIMINAL COURT “A” TO RESUME JURISDICTION Capital Hill, Liberia -In the murder case involving former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott, Associate Justice in Chambers Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has declined to grant the government’s attorneys’ writ of certiorari. The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice on July 6, 2023, filed a writ of certiorari before the Justice in Chambers, Justice Gbeisay, following Judge Willie’s decision mandating State Prosecution to present all evidence both physical and material evidence to lawyers representing the legal interest of ex-Chief Justice and three of her family members. A writ of…

THREATENS STRIKE ACTION STARTING JULY 20, 2023 South East, Liberia – The South Eastern Health Workers Network of Liberia has threatened to start a strike action starting July 20, 2023, 12:00 AM midnight. According to the group, their action is based on government refusal to address their demands. According to a press release issued by the group, The leadership requests that all healthcare professionals in the five counties in the Southeast, including Maryland, Sinoe, River Gee, Grand Gedeh, and Grand Kru, stay at home as of July 20, 2023 at 12 AM due to the government’s failure to solve the…

USE MY BOOK AS A LESSON TO FORGET ABOUT THE PAST Monrovia, Liberia – The author of the book Painful Forgiveness invites Liberians to come together and put the country’s recent civil war behind them. Allen Dahn claimed that his father was killed during the civil war in his presence, which caused him to become depressed for a number of years. He claimed that writing the book Painful Forgiveness, which serves as a case study for Liberians on how to get pass the past, took him more than five years. Following the formal publication of the book on Sunday, July…

CITING COSTA LATEST REVELATION Paynesville, Liberia – The recent revelation made by talk show host Henry Costa and executive member of the All Liberian Party, according to Alexander Cummings, was the result of a plot against him by members of the Collaborating Political Parties of Senators Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence of the Liberty Party, Benoni Urey of the All Liberian Party, and the ex-vice president of Liberia and standard bearer of Unity Party, Amb. Joseph N. Boakai. The leader of the Collaborating Political Parties, Alexander Cummings, asserted that the All Liberian Party’s most recent allegations, made through Henry Costa, have exposed…

U S A – Inter Miami soccer club has announced Sunday, July 16, 2023, as a major unveiling event. According to news from the football club official site, the unveiling is set for 6 p.m. ET at DRV PNK Stadium. Fans will be able to enjoy an exciting night of entertainment, on-the-pitch speeches and more. ”As a token of appreciation to our Club’s most loyal fans for their support, Season Ticket Members will receive tickets to this historic and monumental night FOR FREE! Sign up and ticket access information has been emailed directly to Season Ticket Members. Season Ticket Members…

BUT YOUTH WING DISAGREE WITH COP SERETARY GENERAL’S STATEMENT Monrovia, Liberia – In order to punish Henry Costa for soliciting bribes and other misbehavior, the Council of Patriots’ leadership has expelled him for the organization. The disciplinary committee of the COP made its judgment after extensive observation and inquiry, according to a letter of expulsion issued by Secretary General Joseph Vallai. In the statement, it is noted that the investigation found that Costa’s participation in soliciting bribes and participating in misconduct constitutes a grave violation of the organization’s code of conduct and ethical standards. The investigation, according to the letter…

Nimba County – President Weah has been accused of stealing from the Liberian people over the past five years, according to controversial Nimba Senator Prince Johnson, which he said justifies complete rejection as Liberians prepare for the October 10, 2023, elections in Liberia. Senator Prince Johnson made a statement during former vice president Boakai’s visit to the county, accusing President George Weah of stealing the hard-earned money of Liberians and depleting the county’s resources, raising concerns about the dire consequences the county’s citizens would experience. President George Weah’s government has faced harsh criticism and backlash during its first term. Questions…